chuckle

chuckle about (someone or something)

To laugh about someone or something. I was still chuckling about that scene in the movie the next day. Are you guys chuckling about how I just tripped up the steps? We're all chuckling about Tom's ridiculous comments, but what if the boss took them seriously?

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chuckle over (someone or something)

To laugh or chortle about someone or something. I was still chuckling over that scene in the movie the next day. Everyone chuckled over the clown at first, but his routine got old really fast. Are you guys chuckling over Tom's comments? Thank goodness, I thought I was the only one who found them ridiculous!

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chuckle with (a particular quality)

To laugh in a particular manner. I couldn't help but chuckle with delight when I saw the little girl feed her ice cream cone to her dog. I began chuckling with amusement over Tom's ridiculous comments. The kids chuckled with awe as we entered the amusement park.

See also: chuckle, particular

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chuckle about someone or something

 and chuckle over someone or something

to giggle about someone or something. I had to chuckle about Wally and his story about that broken-down old car. We chuckled over how angry Jed was.

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chuckle with something

 and chortle with something

to giggle in some manner because one is gleeful or happy. He chuckled with unsuppressed mirth at the antics of the strangely dressed people. Sally chortled with glee at the thought of Ken slipping on the ice.

See also: chuckle

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